Baccharis neglecta

Baccharis neglecta Britton

False Willow, Jara dulce, Poverty Weed, Roosevelt Weed

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A weedy, tall shrub abundant in fields out of cultivation and on disturbed ground, also in unshaded, low places. With ascending light brown branches and green twigs. Leaves partly evergreen, very narrow, less than 1/4 inch wide and up to 3 inches long. Male and female flowers on separate plants. Female flowers inconspicuous, silky, in small, greenish white heads which appear to be individual flowers, these arranged in large clusters up to 1 foot or more long and 8 inches wide, resembling silky plumes in October and November. Fruit, minute, about 1/16 inch long, borne on the wind by a tuft of hairs.

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Distribution

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low Light Requirement: Part Shade Soil Moisture: Dry Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Calcareous, Saline tolerant Conditions Comments: The species name neglecta refers to the prevalence of this plant in neglected or disturbed areas. Although common, consider planting this shrub for its showy profusion of silky silver/white flowers. Roosevelt Weed is also a good nectar plant for many pollinators including some butterflies. Simple to care for: Full sun and low water.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yesNectar Source: yesDeer Resistant: High

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